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talus, you might want to check out the Peerage of the Pepper White thread (see link in my sig). Request and get assigned a unique number--that's all there is to it--and your foray into the Pepper White world is preserved for MINI posterity!
Also a nice place to get an idea what other folks have done with their PWs in terms of mods and enjoy pics of PWs of all kinds.
Also a nice place to get an idea what other folks have done with their PWs in terms of mods and enjoy pics of PWs of all kinds.
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The mistrust of other drivers is a pretty common affliction among MINI owners. You will find yourself -
-- Giving a wide berth to other drivers
-- Minimizing the time window spent behind trucks on the highway (staying out of the "rock chip" zone)
-- Parking on the far side of end parking spots located in the least populated space on the lot
-- Tapping the brakes to flash drivers who seem to be approaching from the rear too quickly (or investing in a 3rd Brake Light Pulsar)
-- Being much less tolerant of people tailgating or cutting you off
I think my MINI has made me a much more defensive driver around other autos, but more from a self-preservation, OCD perspective than simple safety consciousness.
-- Giving a wide berth to other drivers
-- Minimizing the time window spent behind trucks on the highway (staying out of the "rock chip" zone)
-- Parking on the far side of end parking spots located in the least populated space on the lot
-- Tapping the brakes to flash drivers who seem to be approaching from the rear too quickly (or investing in a 3rd Brake Light Pulsar)
-- Being much less tolerant of people tailgating or cutting you off
I think my MINI has made me a much more defensive driver around other autos, but more from a self-preservation, OCD perspective than simple safety consciousness.
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My scoop is a "fake" (i.e., note that my MINI is an MC with the normally aspirated 1st Gen Tritec engine). When I had some body work done last summer to fix my front bumper (see pics in my Gallery) I went ahead and had the shop install the MCS bonnet and satin black-painted scoop, along with the Aero Kit.
For your 2nd Gen MINI, I think after-market replacement scoops are starting to emerge on the market. I suggest going to the 2nd Gen Exterior Mods thread...
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...play.php?f=193
...and do a search on the word scoop. You'll be able to see what avenues other folks are taking with their scoop mods. The OEM JCW scoop seems to be popular. For that matter, you could just get an OEM replacement and have it either painted or wrapped in vinyl (though the R56 scoops get very hot; I'm not sure how the vinyl would take it).
For your 2nd Gen MINI, I think after-market replacement scoops are starting to emerge on the market. I suggest going to the 2nd Gen Exterior Mods thread...
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...play.php?f=193
...and do a search on the word scoop. You'll be able to see what avenues other folks are taking with their scoop mods. The OEM JCW scoop seems to be popular. For that matter, you could just get an OEM replacement and have it either painted or wrapped in vinyl (though the R56 scoops get very hot; I'm not sure how the vinyl would take it).
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I've always liked the "sidewalk" variety wheels; didn't know you could get them as an option. Very nice!
Given that I've never been a big fan of the web spokes (always seemed like they tried too hard with the design and over-cooked it), I think your MINI looks tons better with the new shoes. They look especially nice on the PW/B!
Great choice!
Given that I've never been a big fan of the web spokes (always seemed like they tried too hard with the design and over-cooked it), I think your MINI looks tons better with the new shoes. They look especially nice on the PW/B!
Great choice!
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I've always liked the "sidewalk" variety wheels; didn't know you could get them as an option. Very nice!
Given that I've never been a big fan of the web spokes (always seemed like they tried too hard with the design and over-cooked it), I think your MINI looks tons better with the new shoes. They look especially nice on the PW/B!
Great choice!
Given that I've never been a big fan of the web spokes (always seemed like they tried too hard with the design and over-cooked it), I think your MINI looks tons better with the new shoes. They look especially nice on the PW/B!
Great choice!
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